Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Sunset - 4 mths & 29 lbs (as of 4/25), Great Dane, Spayed Expected Full Grown Size up to 100lbs
This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal’s name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org.
Our Team Says: This dog must be adopted out to the burbs. This breed is very sensitive and not a great candidate for the city: not worth the risk.
Thier Foster Says: Sunset is a 4-month-old Great Dane puppy with a heart as big as her paws! This beautiful girl is already potty trained and does wonderful when left home alone as long as she has a few toys to keep her occupied! Sunset brings sunshine wherever she goes — she’s full of love, sweetness, and gentle puppy curiosity. This girl has picked up her basic commands super fast and is a very quick learner. She sleeps through the night in bed with us and has quickly became best friends with our other pup. Sunset loves to cuddle, explore, and be close to her people. She will thrive in a home that can continue helping her grow into the amazing companion she’s destined to be. With her kind spirit and playful personality, Sunset would be a wonderful fit for a family who has prior giant breed experience and is ready for all the fun (and big love) a Great Dane brings."
Level of dog ownership experience needed:EXPERT: As an adult, this dog will need loads of structure and daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 2+ consecutive hours of quick paced movement plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day. The adopter must have relevant primary care experience with a similar breed, temperament, and/or energy level. (Primary care experience includes ownership, fostering, or dog sitting as an adult, not a dog you grew up with.) Relevant puppy care experience is a huge plus, but bare minimum the adopter must have TONS of time and patience. Raising a puppy can be a lot of fun, but it’s also tremendous work. Puppies’ personalities and exercise/stimulation requirements change dramatically between now and when they’re a year old as their bodies and brains develop, so an active lifestyle and the ability to adapt to a pup’s evolving needs are a must. We strongly urge professional dog training with a rewards based trainer from the get go. Adults only or kids ages 8 and up – all puppies go through a mouthy, rambunctious phase and often accidentally hurt children when playing. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN BREED RESEARCH to make sure you have a better understanding of the kind of temperament and exercise requirements this dog may have as an adult.
Energy levelMEDIUM: Very young puppies sleep and nap a lot, but their energy level skyrockets when they become teens (4 months to around a year). As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day at a minimum. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they’re understimulated.)
Cuddle Bug LevelHigh -- Wants to be in your lap pretty much all the time
Potty TrainedYes -- Few or no accidents
Comfy with strangers?Yep -- Wants to be friends with everyone who walks by, super social butterfly, loves anyone who will stop to say hello.
Good with Children? (ALWAYS requires supervision)Yes for 12 and up -- may be a little energetic or a little skittish, best with older children that can be extra gentle or that are big enough not to get accidentally knocked down
Good with Other Dogs?Yes -- Good with all other dogs (sizes, breeds, etc.) as far as we know and enjoys socializing with other canines
Good with Other Animals? (cats, small pets, etc.)Yes -- Seems to get along with other animals, either tries to play with them or is mostly uninterested
Mouthy Behavior?Low – Little to no interest in chewing on stuff or putting things in its mouth that aren’t food. Doesn’t try to chew on hands, feet, etc. during playtime, doesn’t wreck your stuff -- only chews on appropriate things like dog toys and bones.
Leash Manners?Old Pro – Seems like a dog that has been on a leash before. Doesn’t pull hard or need many directions.
Okay in the city?We are not in the city. The closest we have taken her is Williamsburg to a coffee shop and she did just fine in terms of sounds etc.
Jumping on People to Say Hi?Low -- Doesn’t jump up on people or dogs. Always all four on the floor.
Separation Anxiety?Low -- Completely fine being left home alone. Doesn’t cry or do anything shitty when you leave the apartment or house.
Crate training?Not at all – Don’t even have one, I’ve puppy-proofed, and we free-range.
Medical status:Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines (for dogs under 4 months old, adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age), spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon
How this dog ended up with Social Tees:Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee or St. Thomas. There are very few spay/neuter resources there and many more animals in those areas than there are people to adopt them. Rescue groups like ours bring them to the northeast where the desire for pets like these allows us to save their lives.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee any breed mix, exact age, or full grown size (if the dog is under a year old). We do our best with very educated guesses though!
This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.
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